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Prefabricated Buildings Market Size in the UK
In 2022, the UK prefabricated buildings market increased by 0.4% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +6.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.
Prefabricated Buildings Production in the UK
In value terms, prefabricated buildings production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 26%. Prefabricated buildings production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.
Prefabricated Buildings Exports
Exports from the UK
Prefabricated buildings exports from the UK skyrocketed to X units in 2022, growing by 16% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 51% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.
In value terms, prefabricated buildings exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +74.4% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.
Exports by Country
Ireland (X units) was the main destination for prefabricated buildings exports from the UK, accounting for a 27% share of total exports. Moreover, prefabricated buildings exports to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X units), twofold. The Netherlands (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.5% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ireland stood at +9.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+33.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+10.4% per year).
In value terms, Ireland ($X) remains the key foreign market for prefabricated buildings exports from the UK, comprising 25% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 6.9% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Ireland totaled +10.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+6.1% per year) and France (-1.4% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The average prefabricated buildings export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by -5.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 17%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Nicaragua ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Prefabricated Buildings Imports
Imports into the UK
Prefabricated buildings imports into the UK soared to X units in 2022, jumping by 33% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 47%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.
In value terms, prefabricated buildings imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Imports by Country
Estonia (X units), China (X units) and Lithuania (X units) were the main suppliers of prefabricated buildings imports to the UK, with a combined 41% share of total imports. Poland, Israel, the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Slovenia, Ireland, Belgium, Turkey and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +41.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, China ($X), Estonia ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest prefabricated buildings suppliers to the UK, together accounting for 33% of total imports. Italy, Israel, Germany, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Lithuania, Ireland, Belgium, Turkey and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 51%.
Turkey, with a CAGR of +43.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
The average prefabricated buildings import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 7% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 18%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the price for Lithuania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the prefabricated buildings market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 16232000 - Prefabricated buildings of wood
- Prodcom 25111030 - Prefabricated buildings, of iron or steel
- Prodcom 399900Z0 - Prefabricated buildings of plastics, concrete or aluminium
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- United Kingdom
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- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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- Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
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- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Products: Market Size and Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports and Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices and Growth, By Type
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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